I've been married twice. Most women would rather not be married to a traveling blues singer.

I've said that playing the blues is like having to be black twice. Stevie [Ray Vaughan] missed on both counts, but I never noticed.

I don't try to just be a blues singer - I try to be an entertainer. That has kept me going.

I call myself a blues singer, but you ain't never heard me call myself a blues guitar man.

If you want to be a good blues singer, people are going to be down on you, so dress like you're going to the bank to borrow money.

I've said that playing the blues is like having to be black twice. Stevie Ray Vaughan missed on both counts, but I never noticed.